TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hello guys this is my first full build so bare with me..I have started a 1969 goon build. it was dropped off to me yesterday, i checked it out a couple weeks back, and have been super excited to get my hands on it. the only issue that i seen it had was there was no radiator support! not a problem I had taken it off the keepers hands, and in the weeks i was waiting he had his welder handle the front clip and got evrything squared away.so the pics that will follow are gutting and cleaning most of the inside of the cab! 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 pas. side 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 btw does anyone know how to get the pics to show without a link? 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 btw does anyone know how to get the pics to show without a link? found it out 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 drivers side rear with fenders engine bay you can see some of where the front end was replaced 1969 dash with radio! rear end prolly the only major body damage!! such a straight body other wise inside needs new liner and sound padding and carpet back seats misc. stuff that came with it two little trinkets i found under the horse hair padding in the back seat trunk area 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 and cleaned up..a bit really stoked there is almost no rust except some surface rust in few places that concludes day one!! thank you enjoy :D 2 Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Nice find! I hope you plan on keeping the stock color, it's one of my favorites.:cool: 1 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Same here. Nice project there, lots of character :) 2 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 the paint is in a pretty decent shape, um except the front end i wouldnt know where to get the color, dont know if the paint codes are still around.. thank you guys 1 Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 read through here . http://community.ratsun.net/topic/24293-i-need-72-datsun-510-color-code/ 2 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 As it started here in Datsunville I was going to use this goon for parts to put Vics right hand drive goon together, once finished. But this 69 goon is really clean so I figured I would just put it together and sell it. We mocked it up the a new front clip and Greg started welding. Cool part was the factory location for the T/C rod mount was not cut in to. Our may concern was getting the hood and fenders to bolt on correctly. It's been hot and I have been slacking on pics. Everything turned out great. 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 awesome thanks james , day two starts...NOW! GO! 1 Quote Link to comment
dimedude Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Good luck with the goon man glad me and James could bring it back from the dead for you Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 hey guys what excatly is this on my throttle linkage? any ideas electric choke maybe? and a couple more cab prep. oics engine bay without harness the only surface rust in the engine bay and thats day 2 not much but its something !! good night Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Good luck with the goon man glad me and James could bring it back from the dead for you thank you dude really stoked on the work!! 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 read through here . http://community.ratsun.net/topic/24293-i-need-72-datsun-510-color-code/ thanks awsome directory! :D 1 Quote Link to comment
fuzz's '71 510 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 That's not some kind of aftermarket cruise control is it?? Cool goon and really nice base to start with. What is the plan for the power plant?? :unsure: Fuzz 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Nice goon, looks like a pretty good base to build from. :D 1 Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 hey guys what excatly is this on my throttle linkage? any ideas electric choke maybe? and a couple more cab prep. oics engine bay without harness the only surface rust in the engine bay and thats day 2 not much but its something !! good night No kids, that is SMOG stuff. It is a kick down switch for the og carb. Get RID of it!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 that makes alot more sense wagon john, should i keep the housing tho it seems to be keeping my throttle together? 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 2eDeYe' date='29 July 2011 - 07:16 AM' timestamp='1311948999' post='521095']Nice goon, looks like a pretty good base to build from. :D i have a L20B rebuilt by troy ermish racing dont know the specs. on the motor as far as the cam or head.. also a 5speed with a dogleg, not sure which car it came from and the rear axle is deff. bigger than the stock one thats on it! ill have oics at the beginning of next week taking a break this weekend have to go to sac. and help a friend see you guys later :D Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 and yes it is an great base to start from thanks to the keeper and dimedude!! good work fellas Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 if its unplugged....its not working.. Quote Link to comment
H5WAGON Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Like stated the throttle stuff is for emissions, the stock dual point dist...:unsure: I have been thinking of re-wiring it to switch on a light at full throttle on the dash or under the car....out back.(Green) would that be legal...:P I think a throttle light would better than a 3rd brake....lol Love the wagon....nice clip. My buddy will be doing this soon to his. Quote Link to comment
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